Dicksons Mill RD over Silver Brook
PoorMorris County, New Jersey · 0.2MI N CR601&CR646 JCT · Structure no. 1400490
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 695
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dicksons Mill RD over Silver Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dicksons Mill RD over Silver Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 102 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 695 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dicksons Mill RD over Silver Brook built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Dicksons Mill RD over Silver Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Dicksons Mill RD over Silver Brook carry?
About 695 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dicksons Mill RD over Silver Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dicksons Mill RD over Silver Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.